Tragedy on Lake Kariba: A Grim Reminder of Zimbabwe's Infrastructure Woes The capsizing of an overloaded ferry on Lake Kariba has claimed 84 lives, a stark illustration of Zimbabwe's woefully inadequate transportation systems.
The tragedy was only a matter of time for those familiar with the country's patchwork infrastructure.
Estimates suggest that 153 people were on board a vessel meant for 90, highlighting the chronic underinvestment in basic services.